BASIC PRINCIPLES OF APPELLATE LITIGATION IN CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES
- 2021-08-18
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BASIC PRINCIPLES OF APPELLATE LITIGATION IN CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES Daniel Martin Bellemare Avocat – Attorney at Law Barreau du Québec – Vermont Bar August 2021 INTRODUCTION This activity provides attorneys in the Province of Québec an opportunity to…
Have you been arrested for driving with impaired abilities ?
- 2019-11-06
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Have you been arrested for driving with impaired abilities? In these three cases, you will have to pass a summary evaluation with the SAAQ to possibly be able to recover your driver’s license without anti-alcoholic starter: 1 You have blown…
GUARD AND CONTROL OF A VEHICLE ?
- 2019-11-06
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GUARD AND CONTROL OF A VEHICLE Warning!!! Contrary to what many people think, the Criminal Code does not only prohibit driving while under the influence of alcohol and / or drugs, but also by having possession and control of them….
Driving with Impaired Alcohol and / or Drugs: Court VS SAAQ
- 2019-11-06
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When it comes to impaired driving with alcohol and / or drugs, it is essential to manage both your criminal record before the Court and your driving record with the Société de l ‘Assurance Automobile du Québec. (SAAQ). These two…
How To Grow Legal Cannabis under the Cannabis Act in Quebec ?
- 2019-11-06
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Licensed cultivators, processors and sellers of cannabis under the Cannabis Act in Quebec or Canada. You must apply to obtain a cannabis license under the Excise Act, 2001 in the following situations: You grow it (you grow cannabis products) You make…
Cannabis: Certain articles of the Quebec law invalidated by the Superior Court
- 2019-09-04
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Cannabis: Certain articles of the Quebec law invalidated by the Superior Court On September 3rd, 2019, the Superior Court of Quebec struck down sections 5 and 10 of the provincial cannabis law. Section 5 of the Act prohibited the possession…
Consequences of a Dangerous Driving
- 2019-09-03
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Dangerous driving: An individual may be convicted of dangerous driving if he drives a motor vehicle in a manner that is dangerous to the public depending on the circumstances. The driving must be objectively dangerous, that is to say, one…
Fingerprint destruction & non-communication request
- 2019-09-03
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The destruction of fingerprints and the request for non-disclosure of information contained in the Register and computerized criminal records are two important steps to complete in the following cases: an acquittal or a stay of proceedings; -an undertaking under section…
Recovery of court documents
- 2019-09-03
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If you have been found guilty of one or more criminal offenses we offer, a court document retrieval service that will save you unnecessary travel and forms. All requests for the recovery of court documents are completed by our lawyers…
The summary evaluation and the complete evaluation of the SAAQ
- 2019-08-19
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How to be prepare to summary evaluation or the complete evaluation of the SAAQ ! Following an arrest for impaired driving with alcohol and / or drugs, the SAAQ may require your participation in the Program to assess and reduce…
Appeal from a Judgment Rendered in First Instance
- 2019-08-05
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Appeal from a Judgment Rendered in First Instance If a judgment has been rendered against you and you are not satisfied with the judge’s decision (whether in terms of the guilty verdict or the pronounced sentence), it is possible to…
The interest of obtaining a suspension of the criminal record (pardon request)
- 2019-07-31
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The interest of obtaining a suspension of the criminal record (pardon request) Your criminal record includes the criminal offenses for which you have been convicted. It is important to know that your criminal record is public and that it can…
Costs related to a first offence for driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs
- 2019-07-15
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Subject to change. Other fees and costs may apply in addition to those listed below, such as court fees, a contribution to the crime victims compensation program (IVAC), etc. Minimum fine (Criminal Code) $1,000.00 Program to assess and reduce the…
Properly Preparing for the SAAQ Summary Assessment
- 2019-07-15
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What is the SAAQ Summary Assessment ? Following criminal charges for drinking and driving, the Société de l’Assurance Automobile du Québec(SAAQ) will automatically suspend your driver’s licenses for 90 days. After this suspension, you may be required to undergo a summary…
DRUGS WHILE DRIVING: ZERO TOLERANCE FOR ALL !
- 2019-07-15
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Process following arrest for drinking and driving
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Process conducted by the SAAQ and the administrative tribunal parallel to the judgment by the criminal court. Decisions in both the criminal and administrative processes can affect your ability to hold a valid driver’s license or to determine how to…
Legalization of Cannabis, and its changes
- 2019-07-15
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Legalization of Cannabis, and its changes It is now permitted to have in your possession 150g of dried cannabis in a residence and 30g of dried cannabis in a public place, with the exception of certain places specified in the Cannabis…
Charge of Threats
- 2019-07-15
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Threats sec. 264.1 of the Criminal Code How to defense against a Threat Charge ? Transmitting a threat to another person, by any means, is an offense. It must be a threat to cause death or bodily harm, to destroy property…
Application for Record Suspension (Pardon)
- 2019-07-15
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ARTICLE 3 TO 4.4 OF THE CRIMINAL RECORD ACT The impact of a Criminal Record : If you have been convicted of a criminal offense, you now have a criminal record. This can have a big impact on your professional life…
Waiver to Go to USA
- 2019-07-14
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What is a Waiver ? A Waiver is a pass that will be granted following an application filed with the U.S. authorities. This document allows you to cross the border without the usual consequences of having a criminal record. A…